[Photo above: Left to right: Susan Supernavage and Mary Pacell. Tim Brooks on far right.]
On October 14th, four employees from the Doylestown CVI office volunteered their time to help Doylestown Borough clean up and remodel one of its parks.
Historical Society Park is within walking distance of the Doylestown office. The park had a reflecting pond but the borough had plans to fill the pond and create a rain garden in its place. In addition to the rain garden, other flowers and plants were brought in to add color and fill the landscape.
[Photo below: Garden before shots]
The morning started with unloading plants from the truck and laying out the garden. Tim Brooks put his muscles to good use by helping dig most of the large holes for the hydrangea, rhododendron and viburnum. The ground was filled with roots and ivy, but Tim made the work look easy. Mary Pacell, Susan Supernavage and Cassie Galster went to work on the rain garden planting iris, sweet spire, switch grass and winterberry. Rocks were placed around the edges for the rain water to drain properly. Susan and Mary came up with a perfect arrangement for the bee balm and Kim’s knee high coneflowers along the park gate which made the whole space look beautiful. After lunch, Susan and Cassie planted the last few plants and meticulously trimmed and deadheaded anything they could get their hands on. People passing by even commented that the park never looked better. Susan said, “This park is a hidden jewel in the borough! I am grateful to Cassie and CVI for giving me the opportunity give back to the community while also doing something that I love!” The group looks forward to visiting the park in the spring for lunch breaks to enjoy the fruits of their labor. [By Cassie Galster]
